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Descendant (The Shift Chronicles)
by
Eva Truesdale (Goodreads Author)
A Deadly Encounter...
A vicious werewolf attack leaves Alex infected, confused, and suddenly surrounded by strangers who all claim they want to help her. All she has to do is decide who to trust.
A Dangerous Boy...
Kael is infuriating. Arrogant. And entirely too hot for his own good. He also has secrets-- and a dark past that could turn her whole world upside down.
An Ancient...more
A vicious werewolf attack leaves Alex infected, confused, and suddenly surrounded by strangers who all claim they want to help her. All she has to do is decide who to trust.
A Dangerous Boy...
Kael is infuriating. Arrogant. And entirely too hot for his own good. He also has secrets-- and a dark past that could turn her whole world upside down.
An Ancient...more
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(first published June 2nd 2011)
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First off, this book was amazing, I really liked the characters and the plot was good too, but just that seconds of hesitation for me to give this book 5 star was enough for me to think that there was something missing... Just I don't really know what.
I really liked Alex even though at times I felt that she was a little too stubborn, but she was nice and honest and she was loyal to those she loved, and she wasn't this perfect girl with everything right in her life, she had her faults and problem...more
I really liked Alex even though at times I felt that she was a little too stubborn, but she was nice and honest and she was loyal to those she loved, and she wasn't this perfect girl with everything right in her life, she had her faults and problem...more
I was really surprised by this book, despite the book not having any romance in it at all it was really good. I stayed up late to finish the book and didn't get to sleep till 4 in the morning, that's how much I was into this book. I just hope that the second book will be just as good as the first.
The characters are great, I don't see any flaw with them. Alex our main heroine is such a strong character, she doesn't let anything bother her. She's strong and knows how to deal with things on her own...more
The characters are great, I don't see any flaw with them. Alex our main heroine is such a strong character, she doesn't let anything bother her. She's strong and knows how to deal with things on her own...more
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This wasn't too bad. It falls somewhere in the middle for me. A lot of what happened was pretty obvious. Alex seemed unnecessarily stubborn at times. Really, she could just listen to people sometimes. I don't blame her for being frustrated with not knowing what was going on. There were a ton of secrets. Still, she was entirely too reckless at times. She really didn't need to go running off on her own so damned often.
And I'll be surprised if what I'm certain what happened with Lora doesn't turn o...more
And I'll be surprised if what I'm certain what happened with Lora doesn't turn o...more
I don't even know where to begin. "Descendants" is a story that pits Werewolves against Lycans. What is the difference you ask? Well, Lycan are considered more evolved and bound not to harm humans whereas, werewolves are beasts who fall prey to their animal instincts. There has been a prejudice again the Lycans and Werewolves for a long time with both hating each other and leaving bodies in the wake of their war.
The book opens with Alexandra attending the funeral of her father who recently drown...more
The book opens with Alexandra attending the funeral of her father who recently drown...more
Although i was a little confused by the whole thing to start with, i think that it all started to pull together a little later in the book. I have to say that i think certain things were under-played- like the whole finding out about werewolves thing, and the fact that her mother essentially regected her. At times high action scenes became a little confusing, and i thought they could have been explained better but the book is paced well.
I did love Alex's internal monologue- very cynical and dry...more
I did love Alex's internal monologue- very cynical and dry...more
I loved this book! I think I read it a few times in less than a month I liked it so much. I am so excited to read the next book, I hope it's out soon!
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Alexandra thought her life couldn't get much worse; her dad had died in a death ruled drowning and her strained relationship with her mom only got tougher as everyone is dealing with death.
But, that isn't the half of it...This is the first in a lycan, werewolf series and I have to say I enjoyed it. The Kindle edition had several typos but the story line is great.
The cast of characters are numerous but fortunately you only have to stick with a hand full of main ones like Alexandra and Kael...
The...more
But, that isn't the half of it...This is the first in a lycan, werewolf series and I have to say I enjoyed it. The Kindle edition had several typos but the story line is great.
The cast of characters are numerous but fortunately you only have to stick with a hand full of main ones like Alexandra and Kael...
The...more
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Apr 02, 2013
Lora
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Shelves:
goingtoread,
paranormal,
werewolves,
fiction,
girlpower,
hott-guy,
lovedit,
romance,
sexy-flirty,
teen-book
*4 stars*
Descendant was an easy read, fast paced, and entertaining. The charcters were well developed, and the plot was captivating. I could tell from the preveiw that I would like this book.
The book starts off with Alex traggically loseing her father. And while mourning for him, she is attacked by some beast. Alex is confused and suddenly surrounded by strangers that claim to protect her. From what? READ THE BOOK :) As the story goes on it gets weird and twisted because Alex really can't trus...more
Descendant was an easy read, fast paced, and entertaining. The charcters were well developed, and the plot was captivating. I could tell from the preveiw that I would like this book.
The book starts off with Alex traggically loseing her father. And while mourning for him, she is attacked by some beast. Alex is confused and suddenly surrounded by strangers that claim to protect her. From what? READ THE BOOK :) As the story goes on it gets weird and twisted because Alex really can't trus...more
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I don't want to make an assumption about Truesdale, but is this one of her early works? I can't help but think so based on how this book is structured. It seems like she attempted to frame Descendant with a foundation straight out of a textbook. I DON'T NECESSARILY DEEM THAT A BAD THING! But, it was kind of loose and rickety if you know what I mean; like she didn't exactly build it right. Things seemed to happen with little relevance to the story; as if under-developed thoughts were put into the...more
This was amazing! One of the best books I've ever read! Reckless Alex was a very lovable protagonist, and Moody Kael was charming in his own special way. It wasn't cheesy at all, and I loved the hot-one-moment-cold-the-next Kael a lot. I loved their arguments, especially because they had actually started to enjoy it. At places, it was funny, and at other places it was jaw-dropping. The story was great and thoughtful, but what I really loved the most was the relationship between Alex and Kael. It...more
Okay so this book for me is more like 3.5 stars and a series that I expect will get better with each edition. The story revolves around Alex, who is still coming to terms with the recent death of her father, when her world spins out of control. I will try not to give to much away here but the only reason for the lower rating on this one was due to the safe direction Ms Truesdale took when the alternative would have made for fantastic reading- Alex is at one point faced with a choice, I would hav...more
Ugggh sometimes I really hate writing "negative" reviews... and by that I mean I can't figure out if it deserves 1 star, or two.
Its a story about Alex, who opens the story at her father's funeral after he drown. While there she sees a woman staring at her. A few days later she gets attacked and rescued by a boy named Kael. She passes out, and wakes up at home. Long story short here its about werewolves and lycans, and I kind of found it to be predictable. I mean, I'm tired of reading about main...more
Its a story about Alex, who opens the story at her father's funeral after he drown. While there she sees a woman staring at her. A few days later she gets attacked and rescued by a boy named Kael. She passes out, and wakes up at home. Long story short here its about werewolves and lycans, and I kind of found it to be predictable. I mean, I'm tired of reading about main...more
So I've found a new series I LOVE!!! who are the good guys, who's the bad guys? So many twists and turns and developments! I like Alex, I really like venessa and will and I am extremely intrigued by kael! So now somebody tell when I can get my sticky paws on the next one! Oh oh and who knew, it's usually vampire vs werewolf not werewolf vs shifter! I love love that too! :)
Feb 02, 2012
Eva Truesdale
rated it
5 of 5 stars
· (Review from the author)
Shelves:
i-totally-wrote-this
Is it lame to review your own book? Oh well. I never claimed I wasn't lame. Anyway, I've read this book about five hundred bajillion times and I still love it, so I think that means it deserves five stars :) But I might be biased. Check it out and see what you think!
Oh, and the sequel? Oh man. It's going to be even better. I'm having SO much fun writing it.
Oh, and the sequel? Oh man. It's going to be even better. I'm having SO much fun writing it.
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This book has a good and interesting plot but I'm hoping the characters develop some more in the future books. I found the main character sometimes annoying and constantly puts herself in danger. On the other hand this series has some real promise. I'll be excited to read the next book to see how the characters develop and how Alex and Kael's relationship turns out.
I love all books paranormal, but I'm usually skeptical of new vampire or werewolf books because they are becoming overdone. Descendant rocks, though!! The dialogue was natural and awesome, the girl didn't allow herself to become some love-sick robot over the boy, and the plot was somewhat unique. The characters are well crafted and believable so by the end your really rooting for them. There were several typos, but not nearly as distracting as others I've seen. You're reading so quickly you almo...more
This wasn't a story worth it's weight in paper. It was about a red headed, obnoxious supposed female. Tired of all the red heads lately. Now I really understand why South Park referred to them as soulless beings though. Alex was just...not worth reading about.
There were no twists and turns in this book that you weren't given ample hints at. I'd be a little more than surprised if someone was shocked about anything in the book. Considering the story was written from Alex's perspective I was wonder...more
There were no twists and turns in this book that you weren't given ample hints at. I'd be a little more than surprised if someone was shocked about anything in the book. Considering the story was written from Alex's perspective I was wonder...more
Eva Truesdale has great writing style. It was hard for me to put Descendant down because I had to know what was going to happen next! The story was great even though Alex was a little immature (but she's only 16 so I really can't complain). I will definitely read more but I would love to see something between Kael and Alex! ;)
This is one one my favorite books. The setting of how the pack all lives together in harmony(at least, until the antagonists show up) does a lot for the story and makes them feel like family. I totally recommend this to anyone that is skeptical! I can't wait for book two!
It seemed pretty standard ya werewolf fare until the end-- which I hadn't seen coming, and I liked. I don't know if I can slog through the knee-jerk whiplash impulsiveness of the heroine's actions, though, enough to read through the following books.
Omg!! This was soo awesomely awesome!! I absolutely loved this book!! It was like an amazing roller coaster ride. I'm sad that there won't be a sequel but I've heard something's happened to the author and I just hope she's alright!!
Alex frustrated me as a character. This was one of those books I had to force myself to finish. I think I may have been to old for it, or in a grumpy old mood.
I thought Alex was a redhead? Why is the chick on the book cover blonde? I would have liked this book more if there had been something more shown between Alex and Kael.
I really enjoyed reading this book. It had it all. Action and mystery. Every time I thought I knew what was going the author just through something different at me.
i loved it, it had all the action but i needed more romance.my favorite parts were the dialogues between alex and kael. more romance in book 2 please?
even though it had quite a few typos... i love the story can't wait till the second on comes out id love to find out what becomes of the lycans and where lora's gone (:
It was ok.. I didn't hate it but didn't love it either. Kind of left me wanting more. I liked the hot and cold relationship between the 2 main characters.
I'm right down the line with this one....it was just a little better than okay to me and I will read the next installment. I just won't be on edge waiting for it to be released.
I actually had to add a shelf for this book. I have NEVER read a book solely about werewolves/lycans but I was pleasantly surprised. I loved it!
Mar 24, 2012
Hmr28
marked it as to-read
This book is not available for the nook. I don't buy from Amazon because of their business practices. Too bad this book looks good.
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